b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSAmerican Cruise Lines Opens New England Cruise Season and Launches Newest VesselA merican Cruise Lines recent- years expanded collection of eight toAboard Americans small ships, guests lyannouncedtheirbiggest16-day itineraries highlights the com- enjoyviewsfromprivatebalcony seasonofNewEnglandpanyscontinuedgrowthacrossthestaterooms,lobster-bakes,onboard cruises, including the newest additioncountry and exclusive array of cruisesentertainment,andguidedshoreside to their fleet, American Patriot. exploring coastal New England.experiences as they sail into more than 20 ports throughout the region.American Patriot is the flagship in theSeasonalsailingsdiscoverhistoric companysPatriotClassseries.TheseaportsinMassachusetts,Maine,Each one of the companys itineraries brand-new 130-passenger ship passedRhode Island, New Hampshire, andincludesonboardexperts,histori-sea trials with flying colors and em- Connecticut(plusHudsonRiverans, and evening entertainment that barked on its first cruise in late JunecruisesvisitingNewYork).Ameri- brings the regions history and charm traveling roundtrip from Boston.cans cruises highlight the shorelines,tolife.CruisingaboardAmericans seaside villages, and harbors that havesmall ships and their fleet of 100-pas-In addition to American Patriot, themade New England a popular destina- senger coastal cats, guests will enjoy PHOTO: AMERICAN CRUISE LINEScompany is also launching three moretion, and one that is best experiencedgourmet cuisine, daily cocktails, and Patriot Class sister ships in the next 16from the water. As with the compa- the finest amenities available in small months, American Pioneer, Americannys river cruises, all the itineraries areship cruising. Maverick, and American Ranger. This100 percent domestic.FOGHORN 52'